Obituaries

Shirley A. Miller Boariu, 79, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 5, 2016 at Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Castle following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ellwood City on December 16, 1936 to the late John M. Miller, Sr., who died in 1997, and the late Clara Himes Miller, who died in 1995.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School.  Shirley married her husband of 45 years, Emil Boariu, on February 15, 1958.  He preceded her in death on April 16, 2003.  She was a devoted member of…

Doris Mae Jennings, 86, of Soap Run Rd., Fombell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Northview Estates. Born March 18, 1930 in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jennie Agnew Drushel. She was married for 63 years to John “Jack” Jennings as they were married on November 22, 1952. He survives. Doris graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. She worked as a waitress at the former Kaufman House in Zelienople. She also had previously worked at the Glass Plant in Frisco and managed the J.S. Raub Shoe Store in the Franklin Plaza….

Donald E. Brommer, 60, of Meadville, formerly of Wampum, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a result of injuries that he received in an automobile accident on April 13. Born June 12, 1955 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Ralph I. and Lucille Goodland Brommer. Don was married June 24, 1978 to Joan Porada Brommer, who survives. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. His most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Joan, survivors include three sons, Carl (Kathy) Brommer of Meadville, Donald (Jody) Brommer of New…

Katherine “Kay” Krupa, 74 of Fourth Avenue, Koppel passed away at the ER of the Ellwood City Hospital on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:12 p.m. Born in Ellwood City on Nov. 22, 1941, Kay was the daughter of the late Jim and Doris Hollinback Hazen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Krupa on Sept. 30, 2011. They were married on Sept. 9, 1958. Kay had retired as a Registered Nurse at the Beaver Medical Center where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She was also a member…

Mary C. Yerace, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the Evergreen Nursing Center. Mary was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Pietro and Carmen DeJonghe. She had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Christian Assembly Church. Mary had worked at Ellwood Dustproof, and then as a cook for Mary’s Pizza, IMB Frays and JoAnn McNutt’s Catering Service. She was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan, and mostly enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her sons, Robert Yerace, and Raymond (Missy) Yerace both of…

Charles A. “Chuck” Casuccio, Jr., of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Chuck was born on Aug. 18, 1940 to the late Charles A. and Catherine Hilda Myers Casuccio, Sr. He had attended Lincoln High School. Chuck worked as an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He had also studied to become an airplane pilot. He enjoyed working on vehicles and traveling. A devote Christian, Chuck was a very caring and giving person that will be sadly missed. Chuck is survived by his daughters, Susan Casuccio of Wayne…

Kimberly Sue Lordi, 51 of Evans Drive, Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on March 29, 1965, Kim was the daughter of the Harry James and Judith Lynn Johnston Guy of Ellwood City. Kim is also survived by her husband, Domenic “D. J.” Lordi whom she married on Sept. 30, 1989. Kim graduated from Lincoln High School in 1983 and received her associate’s degree in nursing from CCBC. She was a Registered Nurse who started working at the Ellwood City Hospital in 1988….

Marie Pander, 91, formerly of Lundy Lane, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness. Born August 8, 1924 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Margaret DeRose D’Amore. Marie was married to George O. Pander who passed away November 9, 2006. Marie was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She was active with the Women of the Moose and was an officer in the Gotta-Gittaway-Campers club. Survivors include a sister, Agnes D’Ambrosia of California and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death…

Victoria A. Landolfi, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the Jameson Care Center. Victoria was born on Sept. 15, 1926 in New Castle to the late Frank and Philomenia DeRobbio Comparone. She is a member of the New Castle High School class of 1943, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had worked as a legal secretary for various attorneys in New Castle and Ellwood City. Victoria is survived by her daughters, Roseann (John) Monti of Meadville and Phyllis Jean Varrati of North Canton, Ohio, her son, David C. Landolfi of Shenango Twp., her grandchildren,…